Wix vs a done-for-you website for contractors
Wix is one of the most popular website builders, with a lot of flexibility. The real question for a contractor is who does the work.
Wix vs SitesThatBook at a glance
| Wix | SitesThatBook | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A do-it-yourself website builder for any type of business | A done-for-you website service for home service businesses |
| Who builds it | You do, using templates and drag and drop tools | We do. You fill a 10 minute form |
| Price | Paid plans listed from $17.77 to $159.77 a month, billed yearly | $349 setup, then $99 a month. No contract |
| Domain | Free domain for the first year on paid plans | We connect your domain. You own it |
| Written for your trade | Templates. You write the copy | Written for your services and service area |
| SEO setup | SEO tools are built in. You set them up | Done for you, plus 2 SEO blog posts a month |
| Updates | You make them | 2 updates a month included |
| Time to launch | Depends on your time and skill | 48 hours |
Competitor details are based on their public pages and independent reviews, checked October 2026. Prices and features change, so confirm on their website.
Choose Wix if
- You like designing and want full control over every detail.
- You have evenings or weekends to build and maintain the site.
- You need features beyond a service business site, like a large online store.
Choose SitesThatBook if
- You want a professional site without learning a website builder.
- You want copy written for your trade by people who write for contractors every day.
- You want monthly SEO blog posts and updates handled for you.
- You want it live in 48 hours, not someday.
Can you use both?
Not usually. If you already have a Wix site, we can rebuild it on our platform and connect your existing domain, so you keep your web address.
What SitesThatBook includes
$349 setup and $99 a month covers your 5-page site written for your trade, hosting, SSL, your domain connected, 2 content updates and 2 SEO blog posts every month and a monthly traffic report. No contracts, and your setup fee is refunded if you do not love the site on the launch call and we cannot fix it there.
Sources
Wix is a trademark of its owner. SitesThatBook is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wix.
Questions
How much does Wix cost for a small business?
Wix lists paid plans from $17.77 to $159.77 a month when billed yearly. Prices vary by location and do not include your time to build and maintain the site.
Is Wix good for plumbers and contractors?
It can be, if you have the time to build it well. The hard part is not the tool but the work: writing service pages, setting up SEO and keeping content fresh.
Can you move my Wix site to SitesThatBook?
Yes. We rebuild your site, rewrite the copy for your trade and connect your existing domain.
Ready to get booked?
Fill the onboarding form today. Your new website is live 48 hours later.